CANARY ISLANDS - the best insider tips for vacation, holiday & travel

The Spanish territory in on the west coast of Africa called the Canary Islands has long since been a holiday hotspot for Europeans because of its pleasant whole year round climate ideal for lounging at the beach and its diverse topographical features. The Canaries is comprised of seven striking islands – Gran Canaria (it’s biggest and capital), Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Palma. Each island has its own charm but the most popular destinations are in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Tenerife is famous for the volcanic landscape, the Spanish Pyramids, the bustling nightlife at its capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the beaches at Puerto de la Cruz, Mount Tiede, old churches and museums. The Castle of Santa Catalina, Crocodile Park, Aqualand and many restaurants, bars, museums and shops at Las Palmas attract tourists to Gran Canaria. The volcanic island of Lanzarote is also a tourist hotspot, especially the Los Verdes Caves and also has the Cesar Manrique Museum.

The best time to visit the Canary Islands is during the cooler months of Dec-March when the daytime temperature averages at 65-73°F.